Last night I was sent a link to an article in the Winipeg Free Press about Bob Rae calling out Liberal cliques, Liberal navel gazing, and turf wars. The Globe and Mail pipes in as well. I couldn’t agree more. Mr. Rae has signaled that he wants C…
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Accidental Deliberations: On civil campaigns
Needless to say, it’s a plus to see the NDP’s leadership contenders making sure to run a campaign that fit with a message of love, hope and optimism. But a word of warning: at least some commentators will be looking for any excuse to find just the oppo…
Continue readingVancouver Sun: Canada’s economic miracle exposed
Dan Gardner goes in-depth on what is really a simple story. The Liberals established a solid economic foundation, preparing Canada in the case of hard times … or Conservatives. Both have happened.Once in power, the Conservatives promptly took the cre…
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Paul Martin on the Economy
Some sober reflections on the present state of the global economy by the former Prime Minister. Not a lot of insight beyond the obvious, but Martin does provide some sound advice regarding the current sovereign debt crisis in Europe (that … Continue reading →
Continue readingAn Unprecedented Friday Afternoon Document Dump, cont…
A message from BC. Last Friday in BC, Christy Clark announced that there will be no fall election. This amounts to a bloodless Coup of our fair province. Clark has no mandate. She is unelected. She sailed into power by the grace and deep pockets of the same group of suspects that may . . . → Read More: An Unprecedented Friday Afternoon Document Dump, cont…
Continue readingImpolitical: National Post hearts Liberals today
Just noting the occasion. While some of this is begrudging and framed a little backhandedly, it is relevant to remember that our economic situation today that is standing us in better stead than a lot of nations does indeed trace back to a Liberal gove…
Continue readingPample the Moose: Brooke Jeffrey, <i>Divided Loyalties: The Liberal Party of Canada, 1984-2008</I>
As I write this review, Canada appears to be on the eve of an election call. It thus seems fitting to reflect on elections and campaigns past. For the past two weeks, I’ve been making my way through Divided Loyalties, Concordia political scientist …
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